Ivy Harris

Nov 23, 2017Ivy Harris, late of Abbotsford, BC passed away November 23, 2017 at the age of 92.

Born in rural Saskatchewan to Arthur and Ada ( Bowling) Mowles, Ivy was the fourth of eight children, but the first girl. With three older brothers, two of whom went overseas in WWII, and four younger sisters, Ivy became adept at both housework and farm work. In her early twenties Ivy moved with her parents and sisters to Langley, BC.

Over the years she held a variety of office jobs, primarily book keeping positions. She was fiercely independent and known for her quick wit. Ivy loved to cook for large groups, enjoyed many activities including golf, curling, playing cards and dancing.

Over the years she volunteered for a number of organizations, in particular the Royal Canadian Legion of which she became a lifetime member.